Gadsby's Tavern

4.2

2779 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Gadsby's Tavern has been offering fine dining since 1770. Enjoy lunch and dinner in one of the elegant Colonial dining rooms. The one-of-a-kind Gadsby's Tavern experience awaits you.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Prime Rib
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 548-1288
Website
http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact for more information.

Location
138 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Cameron Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Gadsby Reuben$13.00
corned beef on grilled rye bread with rotkraut & russian dressing
City Tavern Chicken Salad*$10.00
on colonial brown bread with tomato & & crispy romaine lettuce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich*$12.00
with lettuce & double glouchester cheese on toasted sally lunn bread
Seaport Melt*$13.00
tuna salad on biscuit topped with melted cheddar
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Sandwich*$15.00
with crispy onions & citrus cocktail sauce
Prime Roast Beef & Brie Dipping Sandwich*$11.00
on baguette with french onion au jus & horseradish sauce

Tavern Burgers

all burgers and sandwiches served with hand - cut fries, cole slaw & pickle

William Caton Burger*$11.00
layered with bacon, fried onions, lettuce, tomato & choice of cheese (stilton, american, swiss, cheddar )
John Gadsby Burger*$12.00
topped with stilton cheese & fried sweet potatoes served with crisp lettuce & ripe tomato

Soups

Surrey Co. Peanut Soup
with garlic & ginger
- Cup$3.00
- Bowl$6.00
Soup of the Day
- Cup$3.00
- Bowl$6.00
Madeira Onion Soup$6.00
crock of savory madeira onion soup with crouton, double glouchester cheese

Salads

Sallad of Mixed Greens with Tavern Vinaigrette$8.00
served with roasted peanuts, grapes & shredded glouchester cheese
Ice Well Wedge$8.00
iceberg horseradish dressing, beefsteak tomato & red onion
Salamangundi*$14.00
cucumbers, radish, fowl, ham gherkins apples, hard boiled eggs over crisp lettuce
Sallad of Spinage$9.00
served with red onion, slivered almonds, dried cranberries & shredded glouchester

Salad Additions

Grilled Salmon*$5.00
Chicken*$4.00
Shrimp*$5.00

Main Courses

Chesapeake Bay Lump Crab Cake*$15.00
served with hand-cut fries, sweet corn salad & citrus cocktail sauce
Ale - Battered Crispy Cod*$11.00
with hand-cut fries & cole slaw
Braised Hessen Beef*$13.00
sweet & sour beef, braised with red wine & bacon, served with hand-cut fries, rotkraut & applesauce
Cock-A-Leekie Pie$13.00
stew of chicken, leek & prunes, baked in a crock with puff pastry crust
Tavern Ale-Braised Duck Sausage*$14.00
orange infused duck sausage over red cabbage
Von Steuben Schnitzel*$14.00
veal cutlet breaded & pan fried with hand-cut fries

Children's Lunch Menu

(12 and under)

Jefferson Baked Macaroni & Cheese$7.00
Fried Chicken Fingers*$8.00
with honey mustard & tavern fries
Grilled American Cheese Sandwich$7.00
with tavern fries
James Madison Cheeseburger*$8.00
lettuce, tomato served with tavern slaw and fries

What 2,779 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gadsby's Tavern offers a "historical ambiance" and "excellent food" with standout dishes like the orange glazed duck and filet mignon. Guests enjoy the "attentive staff" and "engaging entertainment," making it ideal for history buffs and special occasions. While some find service slow, many praise the "charming atmosphere" and "unique dining experience."

2,779 Reviews

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Eric
VIP
Atlanta
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Almost three hours for a Prix Fix dinner. Food was cold and mediocre.
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Rob
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very happy! Good food, cool ambiance, will definitely return!
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Sulianys
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was a while since I'd dined here. I was surprised by how empty it was and it seems like they're short-staffed or keeping their labor costs low. The food quality has also diminished. I got the Virginia Eggs Benedict, it was flavorless, the home fries were bland and not crispy at all. The best thing were the complimentary breakfast muffins and my partner's steak. The waiter had five or six tables to himself. He did an outstanding job keeping up with every table and providing quality service to each. Our coffee mugs and water glasses were never empty!
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Pam
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The ceiling was falling down due to water and the bathrooms were not updated- so awful and smelled
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Christina
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I took our twelve year old daughter and all three of us really enjoyed it. We had the duck, the filet, and the crab mac and cheese. All three dishes were outstanding! The tables are close making it easy to overhear if voices get too loud but I didn't find it distracting at all. The staff was wonderful all stopping to assist or clear our table even if they weren't our main server. The only SMALL issue was it being so cold the entire time. I still say five stars because there wasn't much staff could do. The tables were close to the door so every time the large door opened we were hit with a cold blast. A large (20+) group of men came in and the door was open for longer than maybe it needed to be. Aside from that there was nothing we would change and we will be back!
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Chuck
VIP
Tampa
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing dinner in such a historical place. A must see and experience. We will be back to try other things from the menu.
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sarah
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner with attentive staff and beautiful location. The food was good, not great, but the overall dining experience made the trip worth while. Would recommend to first-time visitors to Alexandria for sure!
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Amanda
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for my brother’s 29th birthday with family and it was perfect. Very nice spot with friendly staff, great drinks, and delicious food. $48 filet was up there with the best steak my mom has ever had, and everything else was amazing as well. I would recommend this restaurant packed with history for any nice occasion.
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Mark
New Orleans
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Authentic early American tavern. At first impression it is austere- quiet with very plain interior. But the appeal of the interior is what it should be. Service was above average it’s a small staff with honest service. Drinks - we got the Rum punch bowl for the table, good choice considering it’s a “tavern”. Main course- 5 stars goes to the lamb chops. 5 stars to the filet mignon. We asked for “medium rare” they delivered all dishes perfectly as ordered. Enjoy yourself here- we ended up having a 2 hour dinner enjoying the company of friends and excellent food. I spent $300 for a table of 7. Well worth the experience. This place is obviously popular with the locals as there were only 2-3 empty tables. Congratulations to the staff.
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Robin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We expect to love everything about Gadsby’s Tavern but we did. The wait staff was on point; the food was delicious and a visit from entertainer John Hall was an unexpected treat. We will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Gadsby's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-1288.

Gadsby's Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 2779 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

138 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
Cameron Street
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Prime Rib
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 548-1288
Private party facilities
Please contact for more information.

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Gadsby's Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sandwiches

Gadsby Reuben$13.00

City Tavern Chicken Salad*$10.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich*$12.00

Seaport Melt*$13.00

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Sandwich*$15.00

Prime Roast Beef & Brie Dipping Sandwich*$11.00

Tavern Burgers

William Caton Burger*$11.00

John Gadsby Burger*$12.00

Soups

Surrey Co. Peanut Soup

Soup of the Day

Madeira Onion Soup$6.00

Salads

Sallad of Mixed Greens with Tavern Vinaigrette$8.00

Ice Well Wedge$8.00

Salamangundi*$14.00

Sallad of Spinage$9.00

Salad Additions

Grilled Salmon*$5.00

Chicken*$4.00

Shrimp*$5.00

Main Courses

Chesapeake Bay Lump Crab Cake*$15.00

Ale - Battered Crispy Cod*$11.00

Braised Hessen Beef*$13.00

Cock-A-Leekie Pie$13.00

Tavern Ale-Braised Duck Sausage*$14.00

Von Steuben Schnitzel*$14.00

Children's Lunch Menu

Jefferson Baked Macaroni & Cheese$7.00

Fried Chicken Fingers*$8.00

Grilled American Cheese Sandwich$7.00

James Madison Cheeseburger*$8.00

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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